Baggage Information at Birmingham Airport

For safety reasons, passengers are strictly prohibited from carrying any items in the cabin that could endanger the aircraft, passengers, or crew. Cabin baggage must not contain flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, or otherwise hazardous substances or objects. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, it is strongly recommended to place it in your checked luggage before boarding.

Liquids and Security Regulations at Birmingham Airport

At Birmingham Airport, aviation safety regulations classify liquids as the following:

• Fully liquid products such as beverages and perfumes

• Pastes, creams, liquid cosmetics, liquid-solid mixtures, and pressurized containers

For air passengers, this includes common items like toothpaste, hair gel, shaving foam, soups, syrups, spreads, and other products of similar consistency. All non-solid foods are also considered liquids.

It is prohibited to carry liquids and gels in individual containers exceeding 2 liters in your hand luggage when boarding at Birmingham Airport. Aerosols must be in containers smaller than 500 milliliters, and the total combined volume of aerosols per passenger must not exceed 2 liters. These restrictions do not apply to prescribed medicines or special dietary items.

In your hand luggage, you are permitted to carry:

• Liquids in individual containers of 2 liters or less

• Aerosols in containers with a maximum capacity of 500 milliliters, with a total limit of 2 liters per person

• Medicines and special dietary foods (including baby food). These items will be screened separately, so it is recommended to pack them for easy removal during security checks.

• Syringes and hypodermic needles, provided that the needle does not exceed 6 cm in length.

Prohibited Items at Birmingham Airport

The following list is illustrative and does not include every restricted item. If you are unsure about an object, place it in your checked baggage rather than your carry-on.

Common items prohibited in hand luggage:

• Metal hooks, knitting needles, and nail files

• Razor blades and pointed metal combs

• Scissors or knives with blades longer than 6 cm

• Tools (e.g., multi-tools), fireworks, camping gas

• Batteries or power banks exceeding 100 Wh, ammunition, or toy guns

Categories of banned items:

• Firearms: all types of guns, replicas, bows, and slingshots

• Explosives: ammunition, fireworks, and explosive devices

• Sharp objects: axes, knives over 6 cm, and scissors

• Tools: drills, saws, and screwdrivers exceeding 6 cm

• Neutralizing devices: stun guns, pepper sprays, or tear gas

• Blunt instruments: bats, clubs, or heavy sticks

Tip: Always check Birmingham Airport’s latest security regulations before traveling to ensure smooth passage through security screening.

Please note!
Security agents at Birmingham Airport are authorized to assess whether an item may pose a potential threat. They can refuse to allow any object on board an aircraft—even if it does not appear on the official list of prohibited items—if it could be used to cause injury.

If you are unsure whether an item is allowed in your hand luggage, we strongly recommend placing it in your checked baggage or contacting the Birmingham Airport Information Desk or your airline for clarification.